5 Strategies for Using Herbs to Their Fullest Potential
When you have leftover herbs to use, what do you do? Our newest podcast episode shares 5 strategies for how to use herbs before they go bad.
Before I started the Cook Smarts podcast, I asked members what topics they wanted me to address, and one of the top requests was, “Tell me how to use herbs that I have leftover!” Not a surprise considering every single home cook has thrown out a bunch of cilantro because we needed one tablespoon for a recipe and then didn’t know what to do with the rest.
Wasting herbs is something that has happened to all of us, but in today’s episode I’ll walk you through 5 different strategies for getting more out of them, so you don’t end up in a situation where you’re tossing spoiled, wilting [insert cilantro, parsley, basil, mint, sage, thyme, chives, etc.]. Let’s reduce food waste and use herbs to their fullest!
WE’LL DISCUSS:
- My simple 2 category herb classification system that’ll help you decide which strategy to use
- How to not have any leftover herbs to begin with
- How to use different methods to freeze herbs and how to know which method goes with which leftover herb
- How to turn your leftover herbs into a delicious herb sauce that can be used to flavor a variety of dishes
- How to add herbs in even when the recipe doesn’t call for it
- How to go beyond cooking and add herbs to drinks
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And of course, spread the word about our food podcast to your friends and family. Like I mentioned earlier, every single home cook has tossed a bunch of spoiled herbs so this is information everyone can use.
Podcast launch giveaway!
We’re also celebrating the launch of our new podcast with a special giveaway! We’re giving away:
- A 6-month Cook Smarts meal plan subscription that will help you put those leftover herbs to good use!
- A $50 Amazon gift card, which is perfect for buying the two books that we mention in this episode, and…
- A Cook Smarts tote bag of your choice, so that you can shop for bundles of fresh herbs with ease and in an eco-friendly way.
To Enter:
- Leave a review of our podcast on iTunes *this counts as 3 entries!*
- You can also pop onto this Instagram post and tag a friend who will benefit from our cooking podcast in the comments (each tag = 1 entry)
- For one more easy way to enter, share this Instagram post on your Instagram Stories and tag us with #cooksmartspodcast (your account will need to be public for us to see!)
The giveaway is now in full swing and ends on Wed 5/1. The winner will be randomly chosen on Thu 5/2, and will be notified on our Instagram on Fri 5/3.
Note: If you participate in the giveaway through both Instagram and by leaving a review on iTunes, let us know what handle you used for the review, so we can don’t miss any of your entries!
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